Alka is older than Mala, Gopal is older than Mala, but younger than Alka. Kapil is younger than Ram and Mala. Mala is older than Ram. Whose age is exactly in the middle of all the five?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Mala
Each clue compares two people; joining the clues puts all five in one line from the oldest to the youngest.
Alka is older than Mala, and Gopal is older than Mala but younger than Alka: Alka > Gopal > Mala
Mala is older than Ram: Mala > Ram
Kapil is younger than Ram and Mala: Ram > Kapil
